Would you pay that for this?

[Bender]

I have my opinion. Just curious what others think.

https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/stock/caf--racer--goatskin--black--40----s-7240/s-7240

 

[jacketjunkie]

Short answer: No.

Long answer: This may be a very reasonably priced offering for someone who fits into Aeros patterns, but I always found them restrictive and the weight not well balanced over the shoulders which resulted in neck pain if worn for longer. It is apparently a body-type thing because others love theirs, but I won't buy an Aero again, no matter how beautiful they are to look at.

 

[ton312]

Looks like the chest pockets are not aligned. When I see this on any jacket, regardless of the price, I wouldn’t wear it for free. Absolute deal breaker.

 

[Bender]

Yeah, I'm referring to the QC issues.

I can't imagine this is just an aesthetic issue- it's an asymmetrical construction, which must impact fit. The question is how noticeable that impact is... but with a fitted pattern like a cafe racer, I don't see how it couldn't feel at least slightly off...

The last thing I want to do is upset Aero nation on this forum, but for me, this is bananas. The jacket is $1000 USD. I don't know of anybody else, including the oft-maligned Simmons Bilt, who would even sell a jacket with mismatched gusset seams, or if they did, wouldn't blow it out at some absurdly low number.